John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the US Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.


The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.
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Bill Murray
John Winger

Harold Ramis
Russell Ziskey

Warren Oates
Sgt. Hulka

P. J. Soles
Stella Hansen

Sean Young
Louise Cooper

John Candy
Dewey "Ox" Oxberger

John Larroquette
Capt. Stillman

John Voldstad
Stillman's Aid

John Diehl
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